Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 650.16 and 348
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 433.68, 650.16 and 348 is: 521.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433.68 : 650.16 = 348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433.68/650.16 = 348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433.68x = 650.16 × 348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433.68x = 226,255.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,255.68/433.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521.71
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